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Thanks to social media, mobile devices and 24-hour news stations, we seem to be bombarded with bad news from around the world – natural disasters, political turmoil, terrorism and war. It’s no wonder many of us are feeling stressed. And when traumatic or difficult events happen in our own lives — relationship issues, the loss of loved ones, financial problems – we can feel completely overwhelmed.A constant barrage of stressful events can make us feel:

Anxious

Frightened

Restless

Sad or depressed

Irritable or angry

Find tips to cope in this article from your Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). (Enter “Dalhousie University” and click “Search” on the main page to access the full suite of EFAP services available to you as a Dal employee.)